Sweet Potato Rice Pilaf Recipes

SWEET POTATO PILAF

Steps:

• Rinse wild rice thoroughly; drain. In a large saucepan, combine broth, rice and oil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is fluffy and tender, 50-55 minutes. Drain if necessary. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add asparagus, sweet potato and onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until potatoes are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. , Stir in kale, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in rice and reserved bacon. Sprinkle with parsley.

SWEET POTATO RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the shallots and garlic, cook until slightly softened. Mix in rice, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook stirring 1-2 minutes until spices are fragrant and rice is lightly toasted.
• Stir in the broth, bring to a low simmer and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and continue simmering covered until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
• Gently fluff with a fork, stir in pecans and basil and serve.

SWEET POTATO PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan and sauté onions, mushrooms and garlic for 5 minutes.
• Add water, sweet potato, rice and spices. Bring to a simmer.
• Add the orzo and cover. Reduce heat and cook until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
• Stir in scallions and serve hot.